Russia arguably suffers a dearth when it comes to producing poker players with a global winning disposition. Up to now, only a few players who have managed to clinch major titles like the WSP, EPT or the WPT.

Suffice to say, those who have confounded the world by performing incredibly well at the global level have not only made a personal feat but deserve a visibility fete. While unearthing the short list of such illustrious Russian poker pros, one cannot skip the profile of Kirill Gerasimov.